Incident Summary:

09/27/2020: An explosive device detonated targeting a convoy of Iraqi contractors carrying equipment for the International Coalition in Al-Batha subdistrict, Nasiriyah district, Dhi Qar, Iraq. No casualties were reported, though a vehicle was damaged in the blast. The Qasem al-Jabbarin faction of Kata'ib Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the incident.

GTD ID:
202009270010

When:
2020-09-27

Country:
Iraq

Region:
Middle East & North Africa

Province/administrative
region/u.s. state:

Dhi Qar

City:
Nasiriyah district

Location Details:
The incident occurred in Al-Batha subdistrict.

Attack Information
Type of Attack (more) Bombing/Explosion
Successful Attack? (more) Yes
Target Information (more)
Target Type: Business
Name of Entity Unknown
Specific Description Combined Joint Task Force Supply Convoy
Nationality of Target Iraq
Target Type: Military
Name of Entity Combined Joint Task Force – Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR)
Specific Description Combined Joint Task Force Supply Convoy
Nationality of Target International
Additional Information
Hostages No
Ransom No
Property Damage Yes
Extent of Property Damage Minor (likely < $1 million)
Value of Property Damage Unknown
Weapon Information
Type Sub-type
Explosives Unknown Explosive Type
Weapon Details
A roadside bomb was used in the attack.
Additional Information
Suicide Attack?No
Part of Multiple Incident?No
Criterion 1 (more) Yes
Criterion 2 (more) Yes
Criterion 3 (more) Yes
Doubt Terrorism Proper (more) No
Perpetrator Group Information
Group Name Group Sub-name Claimed Responsibility
Kata'ib Hezbollah Qasem al-Jabbarin Yes (Confirmed: Unknown; Mode: Unknown)
Perpetrator Statistics
Number of Perpetrators Unknown
Number of Captured Perpetrators 0
Casualty Information
Total Number of Casualties 0 Fatalities / 0 Injured
Total Number of Fatalities 0
Number of U.S. Fatalities 0
Number of Perpetrator Fatalities 0
Total Number of Injured 0
Number of U.S. Injured 0
Number of Perpetrators Injured 0
Sources
"ISHM: SEPTEMBER 24 - OCTOBER 1, 2020," Enabling Peace in Iraq Center, October 1, 2020.
"Two U.S.-led coalition Convoys Attacked By Shiite Fighters In Southern, Central Iraq," UW United World, September 27, 2020.
"Convoy Delivering Coalition Shipment Targeted in South of Iraq," BasNews.com, September 27, 2020.